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Your Mouth: Keeping It Healthy

Have you ever thought about how much you use your mouth? Without it, you couldn’t talk with your friends, enjoy your food, or even laugh at a joke. Do you care for your hardworking mouth as well as you should? If not, tooth decay and gum disease could be putting your smile in danger. Take control now to keep your mouth healthy.

Benefits of a healthy mouth

Why bother caring for your teeth and gums? For one thing, what goes on in your mouth can affect the rest of your body. Poor oral health is linked to problems such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. But that’s not all. If you’re pregnant, caring for your teeth and gums can help make sure your baby is born on time and healthy. Good oral health can also:

Help you chew and digest your food

Keep your mouth comfortable and pain-free

Help you speak clearly

Keep your breath fresh

Keep you looking and feeling good. And when you feel good about your mouth, you’re more likely to smile!

Your oral health

At dental visits, you will be asked about signs of problems. Before your visit, think about the answers to these questions: